We know where South Florida will play in the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament.
And now, we know when.

The Bulls, the No. 11 seed in the East Region, will take on No. 6 seed Louisville on Thursday in Buffalo, New York.
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What time does South Florida play Louisville in 2026 NCAA tournament?
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 1:30 p.m.
The South Florida-Louisville game will be the first of four games played in Buffalo, New York. This game will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, the third game to tip off in the first round of the tournament on Thursday.
What channel is South Florida vs Louisville in March Madness first round
TV: TNT
Announcers: Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson, Allie LaForce
The South Florida-Louisville game will be seen on TNT, which is available on most cable and TV streaming platforms. The announcers will be Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Jim Jackson (analyst) and Allie LaForce (reporter).
Tickets for South Florida vs. Louisville NCAA tournament game
Tickets for the early session of games in Buffalo are listed as low as $110 on StubHub.
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This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Game time set for South Florida vs. Louisville in March Madness
Reporting by Kirkland Crawford, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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